Bamboo curtains

Eco-friendly, inexpensive and convenient - it is for these qualities that buyers like bamboo curtains so much. With them you can create an original interior in ethnic style, and you can arrange the windows in the most ordinary room.

Bamboo curtains in Russia today are experiencing a second “boom” of popularity. The first acquaintance with them happened back in the 70s, when in the wake of the friendship of the USSR with the countries of Southeast Asia, echelons of exotic goods marched into the union state. It was then that the bamboo curtains that were unfamiliar to the Russian eye decorated the windows of workers' apartments, intellectuals, as well as cafes and shops.

Then the hostess was carried away by curtains and technological blinds. Today, bamboo curtains are back, thanks to the fashion for everything natural. They solve several problems at once - close the windows from prying eyes and the sun, complement the interior and allow you to maintain an environmentally clean atmosphere in the house.

Bamboo grows unusually fast and almost does not require human effort to grow. His shoots are very plastic when young. That is why bamboo is used to make so many products — it is usually split into fibers and woven into wicker things — mats, rugs, and napkins.

There is another technology, when fibers are pressed and thin flat plates are obtained. They are interconnected by a thread and it turns out a beautiful and durable canvas for bamboo curtains. It happens that instead of threads used thin bamboo fibers.

By the type of mechanism bamboo curtains - the same roll or blinds. They gather on a cord and twist up into a roll. On the cord there is a special stop that allows you to lift the curtain to different heights, and also fix it in the raised position at the top.

By the look of bamboo curtains are horizontal and vertical. Horizontal often installed on the window - right on the glass itself. The vertical ones are nothing but curtains, which are usually used for zoning space. Like beads, the pieces of bamboo stalks are strung on cords - light curtains are produced, which almost do not cover the light, but slightly differentiate the rooms between themselves.They are appropriate to use both at home and in institutions - for example, in saunas or spa salons.

For those who do not like folding design, created bamboo blinds. These are the usual horizontal blinds, in which the strips (slats) are made not of metal or plastic, but of natural material.

Bamboo blinds and curtains:

• Not afraid of the sun. Residents of apartments with windows to the south and east can not worry - these models do not burn out and will have an attractive look for years.
• Inexpensive.
• Ecologically safe, and therefore suitable for all types of premises, including children's room. They are not susceptible to mold and mildew propagation and emit nothing into the air. This is an ideal material for apartments where people with asthma or allergies live.
• Perfectly insulate heat. Models that are flush with glass help save heat and electricity in the winter.
• Look good in the interior.
• Do not require complex care.

Of the disadvantages:

• Not too fond of moisture.And although bamboo is sufficiently resistant to water, it is not recommended to hang such items in bathrooms.
• As a rule, have natural shades. Make the window bright with their help will not work.

Manufacturers offer a wide size range of models - it all depends on your windows and wishes. The most popular dimensions of the canvas are 60 x 160, 70 x 160 and 80 x 160 cm, where the first digit is the width of the glass and the second is the length. To choose the right size, measure your windows. It is possible to hang up a rolled bamboo curtain in two ways - on each glass closely or on all window. In the first case, the glass should be measured in width and length from edge to edge. You can hang the curtain on the glass, but not too tight, so that the curtain "crawled" on the plastic frame. To do this, add a width of 3-4 cm.

If you decide to hang one big bamboo curtain on the entire window, keep in mind that you will have to hang it on the wall above the window. It will have to open the entire opening in the opened form, closing the walls 2-3 cm from the edges.Usually such curtains are made to order. From ready-made options, you can choose two or three narrow curtains that will hang next to each other.

When choosing curtains made of bamboo cloth, it is important to take into account the quality of weaving and the lifting system with which they are equipped. Everything is clear with the blinds - they are made of plates and are folded up and down with a side cord.

Curtains can have two lifting options:

• Rollback.
• "Roman" mechanism.

In the first case, the canvas, like roller blinds, gently rolled up, if you pull the cord. The system can be open and closed. When the system is open, the roll hangs in sight, and when it is closed, it is placed under a special bar covering it. There is no particular difference between them. The open version looks more natural and therefore suitable for stylized interiors (ethno, tropical design, eco-style), and closed for a more restrained and strict design.

The “roman” lifting mechanism will fold the curtain up with waves that will crawl like one another. So are going to textile Roman blinds. It looks more beautiful, more suited to an elegant design (classic, country-style).It is worth considering that such a folding mechanism is more complicated, so the curtain itself will cost more.

When choosing it is important to consider the quality of the canvas. Pay attention to weaving. A straw can be located tightly to each other, and rarely. Accordingly, it will transmit more or less light. It is logical that for a bedroom or a nursery it is worthwhile to choose dense options, but on the plastic windows in the kitchen you can also hang a “rare” curtain.

The quality of the threads is important - do they stick out or fall out of the product? Comparing different variants among themselves, evaluate the pattern of weaving - there are beautiful “chess” curtains, there are monophonic, there are those where different shades of straws are intricately interwoven with each other.

Vertical bamboo curtains are usually used for decorative purposes. They are well suited for decorating a doorway or for decorating large floor-to-ceiling windows (for example, in a dining room or living room). The pieces of bamboo stalks on special cords are attached to the horizontal bar, which is attached above the window or doorway.When choosing, you should pay attention to the length of the curtain, the thickness of the cord (or the reliability of a different attachment: there are, for example, curtains, where pieces of bamboo interlock with hooks) and the very bottom of the product. At the bottom there should be tight knots or other “stoppers” so that the bamboo does not fly off. From constant rocking and friction such curtains often crumble, so the more reliable the lower edge is, the better.

You can put such curtains on the windows yourself, or you can call the wizard. The specialist will cope with the task in minutes. In this case, the truth is nothing complicated. In theory, any owner can do it himself.

Usually the mounting mechanism is simple and straightforward. A good manufacturer always has a bag with fasteners attached to the curtains so as not to go shopping in search of a suitable screw.

The curtains on top have a strap on which fasteners are attached. They are drilled holes for fasteners.Depending on the type of frame you may need screws or dowels. If the curtain needs to be hung on a regular plastic window, a simple small screw will fit.

Installation of such curtains consists of only one action - you need to fix them on the frame with screws, where the holes are drilled. Of course, you must first attach them to the window, deploy to the full length, in order to make sure that they "sit down" as expected. Moreover, you can vary the height of the attachment within the frame width (if, for example, the shutter turned out to be long).

You can mark the pencil points, which must "get" fasteners to curtain hung straight. It is advisable to fasten the curtains on the window together, so as not to make mistakes and not lose anything.

Please note that there are models with a weighting agent below. Such curtains can be equipped with magnets - two magnets are mounted on the curtain itself, and you will need to attach two magnets to the frame below. Mount on the magnets at the bottom will allow the curtain not to hang on the window from the wind. This is very convenient for the sash, which folds as a window leaf - the curtain will remain in place in any situation.

Special care and decorative and functional curtains of bamboo do not require. They need to periodically brush the dust with a dry cloth. Perfectly suitable PP-Duster (in everyday life - "pipidastr"), multi-colored shaggy long brush originally from the 90s to brush away the dust. It is allowed to wipe them with a damp cloth, but it is better not to wet them once again.

To ensure long life for the curtains, carefully use the lifting mechanism, do not pull it too hard and do not make sudden movements. Cords tend to fray and tangle. Do not allow children or pets to play with laces - besides the fact that you can ruin the curtains, it is simply not safe.

Bamboo curtains have a lot of fans. They enjoy the greatest love of those who recently abandoned classic curtains. With bamboo curtains in the room becomes more space. This is especially true for the kitchen. Buyers of bamboo curtains note the following advantages:

• Usually in the kitchen there is a window sill (with utensils and household appliances), and bamboo curtains, adjoining the window, hide all this from the looks of passersby.
• In the room it becomes light, becauseusually bamboo curtains have a light shade.
• Less flammable than curtains - the risk that fire from a gas stove will spread to them is much less.
• Durable and do not require washing and ironing.
• They look "warmer" and cozier than ordinary blinds.

Among the shortcomings, it is noted that the most beautiful curtains of rare weaving still transmit light. And those that are woven more closely, not so beautiful.

For the bedroom or nursery, you can choose the combination of textile curtains with bamboo. Cotton or linen curtains will be the ideal companion.

Bamboo curtains are suitable for any type of premises:

• Very stylish bamboo curtain looks on a lattice window. The entire interior of the veranda is designed in natural beige tones. According to the style, the interior resembles Provence or Country - open shelves, lots of colors, intricate faucet. The shutter is loose, it scatters direct rays, allowing the room to stay bright.

• Natural bamboo can perfectly fit into a very modern style. The design of this kitchen is minimalist - deaf furniture facades, only two dominant colors (black and white), glass and chrome-plated metal.At the same time, the windows literally “warm” the curtains of natural bamboo. Observing the style, the designer chose not a curtain, but horizontal blinds.

• Vertical bamboo blind fit in the hallway - for example, you can arrange the doorway from the corridor to the kitchen or living room. It looks especially good if the hall is designed in Asian style or at least the appropriate wallpaper has been selected.

• Large, window-sized bamboo curtains will look great in a bright bedroom of a classic type. Here, as a support for them, a wicker soft basket and decorative shells were added to the interior - as a hint of rest in a “paradise”. Monochrome beige walls are also in perfect harmony with curtains.

• Bamboo curtains - both blinds and rolled - will look great on the balcony with modern glazing, especially if the frames are wooden. This is a great option for a standard balcony as well as for a spacious loggia where you can equip a seating area.

How easy it is to install bamboo curtains, you can learn in the next video.